Answer:
60
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's call the number A.
We are told that:
(2/3)A - 8 = 32
Multiply both sides by 3 and rearrange:
3*[(2/3)A - 8 = 32]
2A - 24 = 96
2A = 120
A = 60
CHECK:
Does (2/3) of 60 minus 8 equal 32?
(2/3)*(60) = 40
40 - 8 = 32
YES
The number is 60
